In subsection (b), the words âThe organized militia, which consists of the National Guard and the Naval Militiaâ are substituted for the words âthe National Guard, the Naval Militiaâ, since the National Guard and the Naval Militia constitute the organized militia.
The hardness of the wire refers to the malleability. Hardness also differs by material. Sterling is harder than copper. Brass and bronze tend to be stiffer than both copper and sterling. When youâre working with very fine gauges, hardness is a bit irrelevant, since fine gauge wires are so thin and pliable.
Brass is made of copper and zinc. Bronze is made of copper and tin. These are nickel-free and beautiful all by themselves. Bare metals or oxidized metals are nickel-free, and beautiful to wear. Modern-day brass is not produced with lead, although it never hurts to ask.